Accounting Manager - M&A & Reporting Lead, Onsite

Spectraforce; Johns Creek (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Opportunity

Full Benefits

401(k) Match

Flexible Schedule

Job summary

Spectraforce is seeking an Accounting Manager to lead its Corporate Accounting team through a period of growth and acquisition activity. The role focuses on financial reporting, technical accounting, and staff development while partnering with senior leadership.

The successful candidate will drive close processes, oversee journal entries and analyses, and manage accruals for post-acquisition integrations, with a strong emphasis on US GAAP and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Prior leadership or management experience.
• Strong financial reporting and technical accounting background.
• Experience within a large corporate accounting environment.
• Advanced knowledge of US GAAP.
• Expert-level Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with enterprise ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Oversee financial reporting and financial statement preparation.
• Review and approve journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Research complex accounting issues and ensure compliance with US GAAP.
• Lead technical accounting projects and prepare accounting memorandums.
• Support acquisition accounting, purchase accounting, and post-acquisition integrations.
• Partner with operational leaders, regional controllers, and executive leadership to analyze financial performance.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and internal controls.
• Review financial analyses and reporting prepared by the accounting team.
• Develop, mentor, and manage accounting staff while providing coaching and performance feedback.
• Lead special projects and strategic accounting initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Financial reporting

Excel

ERP systems

US GAAP

Problem solving

Education

Bachelors in Accounting

Tools

JD Edwards

Power BI

Showcase Query

Job description

Spectraforce is seeking an Accounting Manager to lead its Corporate Accounting team through a period of growth and acquisition activity. The role focuses on financial reporting, technical accounting, and staff development while partnering with senior leadership.

The successful candidate will drive close processes, oversee journal entries and analyses, and manage accruals for post-acquisition integrations, with a strong emphasis on US GAAP and process improvements.